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FacetWin Supports Sequent's NUMA-Q 2000

October 27, 1997
FacetCorp, (Plano, TX USA), has announced that its' FacetWin® connectivity software product now provides transparent access from any Windows client to Sequent Computer Systems' NUMA-Q™ 2000 and Symmetry® data center servers.

FacetWin includes an all-in-one feature set that allows users of Windows®95 and Windows NT® clients to transparently access and use the Sequent DYNIX/ptx® based network resources (such as files, disks, applications, and printers). FacetWin features include transparent file and print services, terminal emulation, and the ability to automatically back-up networked PCs to a Sequent DYNIX/ptx tape drive. Other features include networked modem access for PC users, an email POP3 server, and remote computing support which provides complete network functionality to users connected via modem.

"Sequent's NUMA-Q 2000 is an extremely scaleable platform designed to support tens-of-thousands of users. FacetWin provides the connectivity required to make it work for the entire spectrum of Windows-based clients," said Jeff Pancottine, Vice President of Marketing at Sequent Computer Systems. "Giving this same capability, plus terminal emulation to users of conventional office PCs, makes for an excellent overall fit with Sequent's complete product offering."

FacetWin differs from existing connectivity alternatives in several ways. First, FacetCorp based the file and print services in FacetWin upon the Common Internet File System (CIFS), formerly known as SMB. This is the primary system that Microsoft Windows uses for networking PCs. Most other connectivity products use the UNIX-oriented Network File System (NFS) method of loading NFS software on the PC to enable it as a UNIX NFS client. Instead, FacetWin provides a Sequent DYNIX/ptx CIFS server, that requires no additional software to be loaded on the PC to get completely transparent file and print services. CIFS was chosen for FacetWin because it is very easy to install and administer (since FacetWin administration can take place from the Sequent server), and because of its good performance. The only part of FacetWin to run on the PC is the terminal emulator, which was designed as a native 32-bit application for Windows 95 or NT. In creating the terminal emulator, FacetCorp was able to leverage the terminal emulation technology built into FacetTerm (the company's award winning multi-session product).

FacetWin for Sequent DYNIX/ptx is priced at $195 with discounts for multi-user licenses. FacetCorp is offering free 30-day evaluation copies of the product from their World Wide Web site (www.facetcorp.com) and through their established channel of worldwide distributors.

FacetWin FEATURE SUMMARY


File Services: FacetWin enables users to view, access and save files, as well as launch Windows applications located on a UNIX server, without the hassle of copying files back and forth. UNIX resources simply appear as available resources to the PC and are ready to use!

Print Services: FacetWin allows Windows users to access any UNIX printer directly from their Windows application. The product also lets UNIX users print to the PC printers.

Terminal Emulation: FacetWin includes support for the most widely used terminal emulation families including Digital's VT series, SCO/ANSI color console, Wyse, and IBM. Terminal emulation allows PC users to work with UNIX-based applications by emulating a UNIX work environment. The terminal emulation in FacetWin also includes the unique Window Watch™ and QuickLaunch™ features.

PC Backup: FacetWin allows system administrators to schedule and perform routine backups of networked PCs to a UNIX tape drive.

Email Server: FacetWin includes a POP3 server which allows email to be moved between UNIX and Windows mail systems. This means users can use any POP3 compliant mail client they prefer.

Remote Computing Support: All features included in FacetWin may also be utilized from a PC connected over a dial-in modem. This makes it possible for a user working at home or on the road to access and/or print files located anywhere on the network.

Modem Server: FacetWin Windows terminal emulation users have access to a pool of modems connected to a UNIX host from anywhere on the network. The server effectively provides modem access to users without requiring them to be physically wired to a modem and phone line.


Originally founded in 1979 as Structured Software Solutions, Inc. (SSSI), FacetCorp is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the privately held company. Located in Plano, Texas, USA, FacetCorp develops software productivity applications that enable users of personal computers and low cost character terminals to take full advantage of powerful UNIX-based host/server systems.

FacetWin and FacetTerm are registered trademarks of FacetCorp. QuickLaunch and Window Watch are trademarks of FacetCorp. All other trademarks are property of their respective holders.


Sequent®, Symmetry® and DYNIX/ptx® are registered trademarks and NUMA-Q™ is a trademark of Sequent Computer Systems, Inc. All registered and unregistered trademarks are the property of their respective holders

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